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trio

[ tree-oh ]

noun

plural trios.
  1. a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
  2. a company of three singers or players.
  3. any group of three persons or things.
  4. a subordinate division of a minuet, scherzo, march, etc., usually in a contrasted key and style (perhaps originally written for three instruments or in three parts).


trio

/ ˈٰːəʊ /

noun

  1. a group of three people or things
  2. music
    1. a group of three singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group
    2. a subordinate section in a scherzo, minuet, etc, that is contrastive in style and often in a related key
  3. piquet three cards of the same rank
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of trio1

1715–25; < Italian, equivalent to tri- tri- + ( du ) o two
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Word History and Origins

Origin of trio1

C18: from Italian, ultimately from Latin ٰŧ three; compare duo
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It added that "no matter the challenges" the group will resist the "trio of evil" - the US, UK and Israel - and their allies.

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Following in the footsteps of anti-establishment rap groups like NWA and Run The Jewels, the trio present themselves as dissident underdogs, giving a voice to the oppressed.

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The museum has announced a trio of recent commissions and released a detailed outline of its restaurants, theater and amenities.

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This tie features two of the sport's all-time greats and two thirds of snooker's legendary 'Class of 92' trio, which also includes Ronnie O'Sullivan.

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Writing on social media, the TV personality and America's Got Talent judge said the hip-hop trio "took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements".

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